TURNSTONE 



283. Arenaria interpres. 9.75 in. 



Very similar to the next, which is the one figured, 

 but slightly larger, and with black prevailing in the 

 upperparts. This is the Old World species, found in 

 America only in Labrador and Alaska. 



RUDDY TURNSTONE 

 283.1. Arenaria interpres morinella. 9.5 in. 



Bill short and stout, the upper mandible being- 

 straight, so that the bill has an upturned appearance. 

 Legs reddish on adult birds and orange on young. 



Known by a great many names, referring to its pe- 

 culiarly pied appearance: Calico-bird, Checkered-snipe, 

 etc. An abundant species usually found on pebbled 

 beaches. 



Notes. One or two clear whistles. 



Nest. A scantily lined hollow; eggs grayish, beauti- 

 fully marbled with brown, lilac and blackislu 



Range. Breeds in the Arctic legions ; winters in 

 Southern South America, migrating en both coasts. 



